Sandal drink coasters

ABSTRACT

A sandal coaster comprising a base, where the base is shaped like a toe portion of a sandal; a pair of straps attached to a top surface of the base, where the pair of straps attach to the top surface at a first connection and attach to each other and the base at a second connection; and a stemmed drink container, where the stemmed drink container includes a bowl, a stem and a foot, where the foot is positioned beneath the straps to prevent the stemmed drink container from moving.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a drink coaster shaped like a sandal.

2. Description of Related Art

Sandals and flip-flops are open-toed shoes worn by both men and women. Women's flip-flops are typically more colorful and decorative than men's flip-flops to reflect their personal style and personality. Many women own multiple pairs of these open-toed shoes in different colors, styles, for various utility and with fun embellishments. A place where women like to show off and model their sandals is with friends. They may wear a pair of flip-flops that match their outfit or the event where they are going. This may be especially fun when going to grab drinks The friends may spend time socializing, sharing cocktails and modeling their latest footwear. It would be fun in the art to combine unique sandals designs and with social drinks to provide a customized drink holder. It would also be beneficial for the drink holder to securely position the drinking glass while also being a cute and decorative accessory.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide a sandal shaped drink holder, configured to include all of the advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a toe portion of a sandal to serve as a coaster, where the straps of the sandal secure a stemmed drink container to a table surface.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a decorative beverage coaster which may include custom designs to reflect the likes and personalities of the user.

To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present invention, a sandal coaster is described comprising a base, where the base is shaped like a toe portion of a sandal; a pair of straps attached to a top surface of the base, where the pair of straps attach to the top surface at a first connection and attach to each other and the base at a second connection; and a stemmed drink container, where the stemmed drink container includes a bowl, a stem and a foot, where the foot is positioned beneath the straps to prevent the stemmed drink container from moving.

These together with other aspects of the present invention, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a better understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a sandal coaster in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of a sandal coaster with a wine glass in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention relates to a beverage coaster that resembles a sandal or a flip-flop. The sandal coaster includes a pair of straps to secure a stemmed beverage container to the base.

The straps prevent the beverage from sliding or moving off the coaster. The sandal coaster may include embellishments and designs to resemble a real sandal or to coordinate with a user's decor.

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, referring to FIG. 1, a sandal coaster 100 is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The sandal coaster 100 includes a base 102. The base 102 may be made from cork, clay, ceramics, cardboard or another strong absorbent material. The base 102 is shaped slightly oblong to provide a realistic appearance of a toe portion of a flip-flop. Attached to the top surface 110 of the base 102 is a pair of straps 104. The straps 104 attach to the base 102 at a first connection point 106 at opposing peripheral portions of the base 102. The straps 104 attach to each other and the base 102 at a second connection point 108 at a peripheral portion of the base 102, central to each of the first connection points 106. The straps 104 may be made from plastic, leather, rubber, vinyl or the like. The sandal coaster 100 may be made from actual sandals or flip-flops cut to remove the heel of the shoe leaving only the straps 104 and the toe portion of the shoe for use as the base 102.

The sandal coaster 100 may be decorated with a variety of patterns and embellishments. For example, the top surface 110 of the base may be decorated with fun patterns like animal prints, shapes, patterns and the like according to the likes of the user. The top surface 110 may be covered in a patterned, colored or textured cloth or fabric for added decoration. Alternatively, the top surface 110 may be textured like a real flip-flop with looped or bubbled rubber. A plurality of embellishments 114 may be added to the straps 104 for an aesthetic appeal. The embellishments 114 may also be on the base 102. The embellishments may be rhinestones, jewels, stones, buttons, studs, stickers, and the like. Additionally, ribbons or string may be tied into bows 112 or decoratively wrapped around the base 102 or straps 104 for even more customized looks to the sandal coaster 100.

Referring now to FIG. 2, a perspective view of the sandal coast 100 is shown with a wine glass 120 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The wine glass includes a bowl 122, a stem 124 and a foot 126. During use, a user places their wine glass 120 on the top surface 110 of the base 102. The foot 126 of the wine glass 120 is positioned under the straps 104 to prevent the wine glass 120 from tipping. The straps 104 do not interfere with the stem 124 to securely rest the wine glass 120. The wine glass 120 may be easily interchangeable with any other stemmed drink container like a champagne, margarita, martini glass and the like.

With all the decorative possibilities the sandal coasters 100 provide a unique and fun glassware holder to ensure that the container remains in place. Perfect for use both indoors and outdoors, the sandal coaster 100 is waterproof so that it is safe to use with iced beverages or in case of spills. By providing different colors, patterns, embellishments and ribbons, each sandal coaster 100 may be customized to reflect the unique personalities of the people who use them.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. 

1. A sandal coaster comprising: a. a base, where the base is shaped like a toe portion of a sandal; b. a pair of straps attached to a top surface of the base, where the pair of straps attach to the top surface at a first connection and attach to each other and the base at a second connection, wherein pair of straps form a bow at the first connection; and c. a stemmed drink container, where the stemmed drink container includes a bowl, a stem and a foot, where the foot is positioned beneath the straps to prevent the stemmed drink container from moving.
 2. The sandal coaster according to claim 1, where the sandal coaster is made from a real flip-flop, where a heel portion of the flip-flop is removed leaving only the toe portion to serve as the base.
 3. The sandal coaster according to claim 1, where the base is covered with a fabric.
 4. The sandal coaster according to claim 1, where the straps are decorated with a plurality of embellishments.
 5. The sandal coaster according to claim 4, where the plurality of embellishments includes one of at least rhinestones, jewels, stones, buttons, studs, and stickers.
 6. (canceled)
 7. The sandal coaster according to claim 1, where the base is made from one of at least cork, clay, ceramics, and cardboard. 